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Re: Are vent-free fireplace units insulated?

Jack,
How can there be "no loss"? Even if its well insulated there will be some loss. I guess I am asking if these units are normally insulated and to what R value. My units are flush mounted with the inside surface of the outside walls of my house, and project outside in bricked in cavities, so I can't get to them to remove a panel.

Re: Are vent-free fireplace units insulated?

If you know the manufacture of the unit and the model you can check on line for the specs. Generally speaking is it is a direct contact unit it is well insulated. With most unvented units the heat has no where to go but out into the room.

Jack

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